#yourshottopshot

“We spotted this leopard sitting high up on an Acacia tree. We had very little visibility of the cat because it was hidden among the thick high branch. After waiting for close to an hour, we were convinced that it would not come down before nightfall. However, it surprised us,” writes Your Shot photographer Sonalini Khetrapal. “Suddenly, this beautiful animal came down the tree, making quick eye contact in the lovely light of the setting sun.” Photograph by Sonalini Khetrapal

“Deep underground in Ellison’s Cave is a 488-foot pitch dropping into the famous TAG Hall of Pigeon Mountain, Georgia,” writes Your Shot photographer Ethan Reuter. “After traversing, climbing and crawling through small passage with heavy rope and gear, we found ourselves in an 18-inch stream crawl that jets out over a seemingly bottomless chasm. Unable to rappel out of this crawl, bolts were placed across the loose edge, where this photograph was captured with an old-style Sylvania No. 3 flashbulb.” Photograph by Ethan Reuter

“Gobstopping light in the tunnel at Los Islotes as the sun reaches its zenith, rays getting cut by the rock and creating a magical scene from below,” writes Your Shot photographer Henley Spiers. “With the light so heartbreakingly beautiful, I just needed some subjects to add to the scene, and a couple of playful sea lion pups kindly obliged.” Photograph by Henley Spiers

“Notice the heart that is formed by the space between their chins!,” comments Your Shot photographer Scott Sherman on his composition. “I also like the way the landscape mirrors the cub’s back and the curve of its leg, and the mom’s belly.” Photograph by Scott Sherman

Your Shot photographer Prikshit Dalal made this picture at Dhobi Ghat, Mumbai, India of this individual “pouring boiling water in a container as the light rays passed through the temporary roof.” Photograph by Prikshit Dalal

“Broome has one of the most amazing sunsets in Australia. They offer a camel ride here along the shores of Cable Beach,” writes Your Shot photographer Jasper Ivan Iturriaga. “I timed this shot with my drone looking down to get this effect of the camels and their shadow. What an amazing sight!!” Photograph by Jasper Ivan Iturriaga

Your Shot photographer Hillary Kladke made this frame of her dog chasing a ball in the freshly cut grass. “There is an awesome energy in this frame!,” writes Your Shot Associate Photo Editor Kristen McNicholas. “I love how high-action this moment is, you documented it perfectly! A high shutter speed being met with a soft depth of field creates the perfect balance to capture action.” Photograph by Hillary Kladke

Your Shot photographer Kevin Dooley photographed “a dad giving a talk to his youngster.” “I love how tight you shot this frame,” writes Your Shot Producer David Y. Lee. “From the growl of the lion on the right to the intimate tenderness exhibited by the lion on the left, I love the intensity in this moment. Awesome. This is a beautiful portrait of lions. Well done Kevin.” Photograph by Kevin Dooleyk